Scouting Safety
Safe Swim Defense
Safety Afloat
Climb On Safely
Trek Safely

CLIMB ON SAFELY RESOURCES
Compiled by: Jim Szpakowski

Climb On Safely
The Seven Defenses Are:
  1. Qualified Supervision
  2. Keep Fit
  3. Plan Ahead
  4. Gear Up
  5. Communicate Clearly and Completely
  6. Monitor Conditions
  7. Discipline
Training Resources
BSA Policy

BSA Policy covering Climb On Safely.

Climb On Safely Training Information

Every adult (registered or not) working with the program is required to be YPT trained.

Climb On Safely MUST be renewed every 2 years.

Schedule Climb On Safely class:

Guide to Safe Scouting
34416?

The official policy guide from the BSA. This guide changes often, so in addition to having the book please check the on-line version for changes regularly.

Health and Safety Guide
34415B

This resource book includes all current policies, guidelines, and procedures related to health and safety issues for all aspects of council, district, and unit.

 

Tours and Expeditions
33737C

Contains the basics for planning trips and health & Safety Guidelines for all kinds of Scouting trips.

50 Pages; 2002 Printing

Sweet 16 of BSA Safety
19-130

BSA outline of the foundation for all Scouting activities. All other adult supplemental training classes for specific topics use the Sweet 16 and the Sandwich Principle.

3 Pages; 1997 Printing

Age Appropriate Guidelines for Scouting Activities
18-260

 

6 Pages; 2003 Printing

Scouting and Climbing
02-578

 

Climb on Safely
3206

 

x Pages; 1998 Printing

Climb On Safely Training Outline
20-101

Is designed to teach adult Scouters how to implement the eight points of Climb On Safely for unit climbing/rappelling activities. This orientation can be conducted by anyone who has an interest in climbing or rappelling; it does not require a skilled climber or rappeller. Training in Climb on Safely takes about 40 minutes and can be done at a roundtable or summer camp or in conjunction with other unit leader training.

6 Pages; 2000 Printing

Climb On Safely pamphlet
20-099

BSA's recommended procedure for organizing and managing climbing and rappelling activities at all levels of the Scouting program: Tiger Cubs BSA, Cub Scouting, Webelos Scouting, Boy Scouting, Varsity Scouting, and Venturing. It offers guidance for climbing and rappelling at national sites and at specifically designed facilities, including climbing towers and fixed and portable walls.

6 Page; 2000 Printing

Topping Out: A BSA Climbing/Rappelling Manual
3207
The most authoritative guide currently available from the Boy Scouts of America.

168 Pages; 2003 Printing

Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills A recommended reference for specific questions not covered in BSA literature.

575 Pages; 2003 Printing; 7th Ed.

Passport to High Adventure
4310

 If there's an outdoor sport, it's in here!

152 Pages; 1997 Printing

Passport to High Adventure
18-075

 

x Pages; xxxx Printing

 

Fieldbook
33104

This is the 4th edition of this book which is 600 plus pages.

614 Pages; 2004 Printing

Boy's Life and Scouting Magazines

The BSA sometimes provides Climb On Safely information to its members and families through these magazines.

Policy
BSA Policy

BSA Policy covering Climb On Safely.

2005 Climbing/Rappelling National Standards (pdf)

apply to all council and district climbing/rappelling activities where multiple units participate. Climbing/rappelling activities include climbing/rappelling towers, vertical walls, horizontal walls, bouldering, and related programs. Programs that operate one week or more are required to be visited beginning January 1, 2001. A Project COPE or climbing inspector is empowered to visit the climbing/rappelling program and make recommendations to the councils.

National Camping School Climbing Section

Beginning in 2000, each region will offer at least two weeklong climbing sections at National Camping School. Participants who successfully complete this section will be issued a certificate of completion of training as a BSA climbing director. A climbing director must be at least 21 years of age. Over a period of at least three days, climbing directors are empowered to train BSA climbing instructors who are at least 18 years of age.
Local Tour Permit (pdf)

BSA form for trips less than 500 miles.

National Tour Permit (pdf)

BSA form for trips 500 miles or farther.

To Report an Incident in the Tomahawk District of the Sam Houston Area Council

Reporting any incidents:

  • District Executive - Terry Taylor (713) 756-3360
    • Cell (832) 693-2840
  • Program Director - Mike Sheets (713) 756-3306
    • Home in emergency only (281) 355-0317
Other Sources of Information
Incident Reporting Form (pdf)

Two page report used for reporting things like injury, property damage and youth protection event.

PowerPoint Slide Show (ppt)

17 Power Point slides for teaching this topic.

Handout

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Quiz

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Scouting Magazine Article

March-April 2001 brief article concerning Safety Afloat for Cub Scouts.

Climb on Safely patch
8631
Climbing Merit Badge
35001A
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Sea Scout Requirements
 
Related Links
Training Flow Chart

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This page was last updated: Wednesday, October 10, 2007 8:16 AM